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Wendy Pavao

Braintree,Ma

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Store Manger

Macys
Cambridge, MA
11.2011 - Current

Drive and exceed sales goals by developing & executing strategies; determine business-driving opportunities. Responsible for 27mil in sales within a dual box location. Lead the push toward selling through coaching, follow-up and recognition.Ensure Executive team adheres to report processes; support action plans focusing on deficient areas. Develop an engaged executive team that focuses on their associates behaviors to create a healthy work environment. Determine business-driving opportunities by leading and participating in store-focused Deep Dives.Effectively communicate merchandise needs to District Merchant and Planning team in support of My Macy's.Ensure consistent execution of merchandise presentation, sales and event set-up, sizing, pricing and signing standards.Strengthen attendance and weekend hours compliance among staff .Coach Executive team to deliver Associate Star Reward application goals by reinforcing new account benefits .Provide leadership in delivery of all Company initiatives; clearly communicate objectives and priorities to team. Establish high-level of shortage awareness and effectiveness; ensure implementation of all policies and procedures.

Merchandising Team Manager

Macys
Braintree, MA
06.2009 - 02.2011
Drive and exceed sales goals by developing & executing strategies; determine business-driving opportunities Analyze merchandising reports to review business results and take appropriate action to capitalize on business strengths and impact deficiencies; partner with Executive team to execute Use tools and analyze documents to forecast workload and allocate resources as needed Direct merchandise receipt placement, replenishment and sales promotion set-up; partner with Executive team to plan and execute floor/fixture moves, merchandise placement and presentation Execute all price changes, markdowns and signing; lead team and ensure accuracy Manage physical inventory process and ensure that shortage prevention initiatives are executed Process RTVs, salvages and make and breaks in a timely manner Establish that selling Associates and Executives understand high level of merchandising expectations Ensure that all procedures, policies, exposure standards, safety and shortage awareness are thoroughly understood Customer Coach, motivate and develop support team to reach their fullest potential and to increase productivity and efficiency Role Model exemplary service, lead support staff to provide an outstanding shopping experience Maintain high customer readiness standards; deliver a clean and neat selling floor and stockroom Clearly communicate store and Company objectives so both management and staff are well informed People Recruit, select and train talented, results-oriented support Associates Create a positive, inclusive work environment focusing on internal and external customer service and safety Address Associate concerns in a reasonable and fair manner consistent with the values expected by the Company Monitor and address performance issues on a timely basis; administer Responsibility Based Performance as needed Utilize review process as a tool for Associate talent development, promotion and advancement Lead Associates in support of community service opportunities

District Merchandising Manager

Macys
Attleboro, MA
02.2011 - 11.2011

 

Merchandise Execution Direct consistent execution based on national guidelines and standards; collaborate with District partners as needed Coach and direct Store teams on merchandise execution processes Coach Merchandising Team on merchandise execution; build skills and knowledge by participating in hands-on execution as needed Lead seasonal and event floor planning process by collaborating with the DP and Store Management Observe and assess merchandise execution processes and identify areas of opportunities; recommend solutions to Store Coach Sales Managers on leading recovery and maintenance.Role model MAGIC Selling; teach Sales Managers to use product training as an element of Selling and a way to improve Scorecard performance Conduct informal product training during store visits; direct training at Sales Managers (Coach the Coach) so they can train all Sales Associates Assist with facilitating approved Seminars; ensure that all product training is aimed at educating Store teams on improving selling techniques Leverage vendors to train Sales Managers and Sales Associates on product features, benefits and selling techniques Ensure that Store Management has an effective coaching process in place; observe and review coaching tools during store visits; surface opportunities for improvement to Store Management Recognize Store, Store Management and Sales Associate performance during Store Visits; utilize the Scorecard and Associate Trend Report Focus on in-person recognition, utilize e-mail and phone recognition when not visiting a Store; utilize the DM Newsletter to recognize result Train Sales Managers to train their Associates on using Search & Send to improve selling and results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

n/a - Psycology/Sociology

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA
some college

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Merchandising
  • Detail-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Strategic thinker
  • Customer-oriented

Timeline

Vice President Store Manger

Macys
11.2011 - Current

District Merchandising Manager

Macys
02.2011 - 11.2011

Merchandising Team Manager

Macys
06.2009 - 02.2011

n/a - Psycology/Sociology

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Wendy Pavao